What Does My Semen Analysis Result Suggest?

Posted on Sat, 12 Apr 2014

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Sat, 12 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : My Semen Analysis result is as follows : Volume : 5.0 ml, Colour - Greyish While Reaction/pH - Alkaline (8.0) Viscocity - Viscid, Opaque Liquefaction Time : Prolonged more than 1 hour Sperm Count - 22 Millions/ml Progressive Motility - 10% Non Progressive Motility - 60 % Non Motile - 30 % Normal forms : 70 % Abnormal forms : 30% Pus Cells :4-6/HPF Epithelial Cells : Occ/HPF RBC - Nil Impression : Normospermia My query is whether am carrying a infection and my motility factor is low. We are childless for 3 years. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi, I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply: 1) Yes your semen still shows signs of infection. 2) There are pus cells and increased liquefaction time which are suggestive of infections. 3) Pleas get semen culture done again and take the antibiotics accordingly. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Koregol

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